The Multi State Cooperative Society registration differs from that of a single-state cooperative society mainly in its jurisdiction and regulatory requirements. For an MSCS registration, the society must fulfill the criteria set by the Multi State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002. This Act mandates that the society intends to operate in more than one state, hence requiring approval from the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS). The application for registration, along with necessary documents, is submitted to the CRCS. The CRCS evaluates the application, ensuring compliance with the Act, and issues the registration certificate upon approval.
In contrast, a single-state cooperative society operates within the boundaries of a specific state and registers under the relevant state cooperative societies act. The registration process involves submitting an application to the Registrar of Cooperative Societies of the respective state along with required documents. The Registrar reviews the application and grants registration upon fulfillment of all criteria outlined in the state's cooperative societies act. The primary difference lies in the jurisdictional authority overseeing the registration process. While an MSCS falls under the purview of the Central Registrar due to its interstate operation, a single-state cooperative society registers with the Registrar of Cooperative Societies of the respective state.
Despite these variances, both types of cooperative societies share common elements in their registration processes, such as fulfilling eligibility criteria, submitting required documents, and obtaining approval from the relevant regulatory authority.